Cotton Movement and Weather Summary in 1897
Weather in the cotton belt shows clear skies with average temperatures and rainfall listed for 1897, 1896, and 1895. The cotton movement summary includes weekly port receipts, exports, inland shipments, and Liverpool futures as well as New York and New Orleans contract activity. English consols rose while U.S. port receipts declined year over year.
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Recelpta
Liverpool
New York
New Orleans
Lippint
United States
Eastman Kodak goods and jewelry advertised for sale
Lore sterling silverware and cut glass are described as the finest ever offered in the city with unusually attractive prices. Eastman Kodak films tripods dry plates and related items are advertised at popular prices including a $2 Kodak. Destin watches and jewelry lines are promoted through Greenwood with emphasis on value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman Kodake
Greenwood
Levy Bros Weekly Sale At 344 Main Street
Excitement built last week as Levy Bros advertised daily sales at 344 Main Street. The ongoing promotion drew shoppers to the area with repeated notices of new offerings each day.
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Levy Bros
Ted More
Gis Special Notice on May Saturday at Campbell Street
A special notice states a day on Saturday May at 240-244 Matin Street in Speston. It lists B58 and CAMPELL as related references and provides direction for inquiries.
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Speston
Campell
Matin
Street
First Presbyterian Church Socials and a Novel Fundraiser
Yesterday the Mission Band hosted a reception at the First Presbyterian Church with a decorated lecture room, music, and recitations by Missy Russell and Mrs. Pattee, followed by a social session at the Norfolk Elks. A Ghent fundraiser at Mrs Page Waller's raised gold dollars to aid a ministerial education fund, with colorful verse-sacks for guests. Little Red Riding Hood and the Song of Seven was staged at Montefiore Hall for the Retreat for the Sick with strong attendance.
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First Presbyterian Church
Pollard Rives
Pattee
Sue Russell
Terry Gordon
Messrs. Lieber and Pyle
Norfolk Lodge of Elks
Cherry
Page Waller
Ghent
Pembroke Avenue
Warren Crescent
Missionary Society of Virginia
William Gwathmey, Sr
Thom Henderson
J. L. Taylor
Chamberlaine
Miss Pickett
Philip Yeatman
Annie Wales
Tazewell Hubard
Little Red Riding Hood
Montefiore Hall
Unavoidable Accident at Lamperts Point Terminal
The Coroners Inquest into the death of Walter A. Brown the Lam bert’s Point terminal watchman killed by an engine was resumed before Justice A H Hawks acting coroner of Norfolk county The jury consisted of William Blanks E R Hawks J W Johnson J J Ransome N E Moore and J W Robbins Witnesses B H Johnson Howard Varden and George L Hawks testified A verdict found the tragedy an unavoidable accident.
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Walter A. Brown
Lambert’s Point
A. H. Hawks
Norfolk County
Messrs
William Blanks
E. R. Hawks
J. W. Johnson
J. J. Ransome
N. E. Moore
J. W. Robbins
B. H. Johnson
Howard Varden
George L. Hawks
Courtroom quarrel letters between Miller and Duncan in Norfolk
In Norfolk in May 1897, Hugh G. Miller and James F. Duncan exchange letters after a courthouse clash. Miller acknowledges misreading and demands an apology for the blow, Duncan replies he mis heard an insult and apologizes, hoping the matter is forgotten.
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Hugh Miller
James I. Duncan
Corporation Court
James F. Duncan
Hugh G. Miller
Norfolk, Va
J. F. Duncan
Bucklen Arnica Salve for skin eruptions and sores
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and is priced at 25 cents per box. For sale by Burrow Martin & Co.
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Bucklen
Burrow, Martin & Co
Day We Celebrate Norfolk Plans Independence Day Observance
A Norfolk city movement forms to properly celebrate July 4th. W. B. Warton elected chairman at Richardson's Hall. Meetings set for the 20th at Richardson's Wall with invites extended to Norfolk Berkley and Portsmouth residents. Secretary E. Hunt invites communications to 213 Reservoir avenue.
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Norfolk
Virginian
Eltizena
Virginia
Richardson's Hall
City Flats Avenue
Warton
Au Popular Movement
Ronardson
Berkley
Portsmouth
Public Meeting at Y M C A Sunday Afternoon
The army public meeting is set for Sunday at 2 40 PM at the YMCA inviting boys parents and friends. Two sections are reserved for families. An excellent program includes music recitations and short remarks with souvenirs to be issued. Charles R Towson addresses the gathering on World Wide Work for Men after a note on YMCA finances and Miss Elizabeth A Taylor sings solos.
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Army
Young Men's Christian Association
Association
Charles R
Mobile
Ala
Elizabeth A. Taylor
Association Orchestra
Gymnasium Chorus
ENTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY AT ST LUKE'S EPISCOPAL
Norfolk Seamen's Friend Society marks its seventy first anniversary at St Luke's Episcopal Church with a program including anthems solos hymns prayers remarks and an annual report. Notable participants include Rev J B Merritt Rev W J Young D D Rev A S Lloyd and Colonel William Limb along with Miss Neely Mrs W T Brooke and choir.
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Norfolk Seamen's Friend Society
Jesus
Quarterteo
W. T. Brooke
Alice Jones
Messrs
Williams and Anderson
Tacy
Hiymin
Lucy
Michel Neely
William Limb
J. B. Merritt
W. J. Young
Lloyd
Neely
Karnival of Kommerce at Academy Nets Norfolk Splendor
A grand Karnival of Kommerce unfolds at the Academy on Monday night, billed as Norfolk’s most elaborate stage spectacle since the Kirmess. Ava Cunningham of Hampton leads the gala, opening the Karnival in a fine costume, with other city newspaper affiliates and industry branches dressed in brilliant outfits. The event benefits the free water fund.
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Kommerce
Academy of
Norfolk
Fale
Ava Cummingham
Stampton
Thedustry
Free Joe Water Fund
Not Exactly Might Is the Way Thousands Feel
A dubious medical pitch claims Hood's Sar asparikty purifies blood and sets people right. The text promotes TOOW'S PILLS as non purgative with no pain or griping and urges readers to buy from druggists.
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Hood
Sarasparikty
Toow
Norfolk and Baltimore Line Fares Listed for Cities
The Norfolk Portsmouth and On Point routes via Baltimore and the Noval Blue Line show one way and round trip prices to New York and Philadelphia, with reduced fares to points north and west. Arthur G. Lewis, Southern Passenger Agent, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Atlantic Hotel, Norfolk, Va.
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Norfolk
Portsmouth
Baltimore
Noval Blue Line
BRB & OL
Philadelphia
New York
Vita Washington
Washington
Artiur G. Lewis
Southern
Oslo
Atlantic Hotel
Jury in WG Case Fails to Agree and is Discharged
The jury in the O. B Till embezzlement case failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. The Dawes will was admitted to probate with Geo. H. Dawes as executor and a $2,000 bond. Multiple burglaries and related charges were heard with sentences ranging from months to fines. Court actions included a charter granted to White Cycle Company and a deed of assignment for stock in a bicycle business. Property transfers involving Caldwell Hardy and others were recorded in the Norfolk real estate market.
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Newna
O. B Till
Bowie
Virginia WW. EK. Dawes
New York City
Geo. H. Dawes
John Cy. Haynes
W. H. Wales
C. Deming
W. J. Dilworth
C. HH. Williams
John McWhorter
J. Hardy Hendren
Joe Smith
House of Blanch
Louis Smith
Mary Coleman
Charley Smith
R. L. Hoskin
St. Paul Street
MD Price
Wm, Purvis
Queen Street
Judge Hanekel
White Cycle Company
Norfolk
L. B. White
Luther W.W. White
Tl. L. White
Thomas EF
Ellott
Oscar T. Edwards
L. Sens
Bruce Simmons
Plume and
Concord Streets
W.C. Smith
A. A. O'Neil
Caldwell Hardy
Executrix
Norfolk Real State Investment Companny
Church Street
Micholson
Consideration
Norfolk Real Estate Investment Company
Granby Street
Old Church Street
Carl Stockel
L. Guynn
Windsor Avenue
Hughhiol Avenue
Stambleton Ward
Richard Cooper
Thomas J. Vitaphan
Brooklyn
Mallory Avenue
Athinth
City Ward
Permanent suspensions in Norfolk amateur cycling race
The Norfolk amateur league endorses permanent suspensions for TH Grimley Thomas Tanner Ballard George Stogan and George Moss. They rode in a race between cotton clerks on the Walter Works route about two weeks ago, a purse was offered but not awarded since the race was paced. The league’s action draws strong criticism in many quarters.
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Mott
Hanes
Norfolk
TH. Grimley
Thomas Tanner
Ballard
George Stogan
George
Moss
Wiiter
le AL
Givy
League
Evening church services and Sunday schedules nearby
Rev J M Wells of Staunton Va preaches tomorrow at a.m. and p.m. Sunday school 9 30 a m Young Peoples meeting 7 15 p m Second Presbyterian church pastor Dr W S Lacy preaches tomorrow at 11 00 a m and 8 00 p m Sunday school 9 30 a m Young People's prayer meeting 7 30 p m Laminterts Point Presbyterian church preaching 11 00 a m by Rev C T Winrahan 7 30 p m by Mr W hh Paes
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J. M. Wells
Staunton
Na. Mn
Second Presbyterian Church
W.S. Lacy
La.om
Laminterts Point Presbyterian Church
Cr. Ts. Winraihan
W. Hh. Paes
Stomach Misters Stimulate Urinary and Digestive Benefits
Stimulate sluggish Midaeya and inactive Kidneys by renewed exertion. Tostetter's Stomach Misters are said to aid digestion and urination, with detoxifying and invigoration effects on the stomach, bowels, and liver.
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Tostetter
Ts Shinnlis
Weather Report Bulletin for May 7 1897
Fair weather forecast for Virginia and North Carolina with warmer temperatures and southerly winds. Port calendar notes sunrise at 6 02 a m and sunset at 7 01 p m high water times 1 01 p m 1 37 p m and low water 7 42 a m 7 47 p m.
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Voday
Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
Weather notes and local notices from Norfolk May seventh
Observations show 82 degrees at one time and warming spring trend. Local items include residents returning from Ashland and Washington, a rehearsal of the Mikado at Montefiore Hall, Edenton merchant H E Williams in town, Judge Hanckel travelling to Smithfield, ministers touring Seaboard, and various social and civic updates. Horses arriving for the Norfolk Driving Park meet, train delay near Lynchburg, and a funeral for W A Brown. Lacey Parker claims 106th birthday. Fruit Growers' Refrigerator Express shipping perishables. engagements and home invitations for Pfeffer and Wurzburger. ticket return for Red Riding Hood.
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R. A. Robinson
Blassachusetts
Union Mission
Frances Barnes Y
Walter A. Edwards
Norfolk
T. J. Anderson
Wilmington
Seaboard Air Line
W. A. Brown
H. C. Garrison
Richmond
Freemason Street Church of Christ
Lacey Parker
Jefferson Street
Ex- Press
William G. Swartz
Miller, Rhoads & Co
Philadelphia
New York
Red Riding Hood
S. M. Wannah
Duke Street
Jacob Pfeffer
Hennie Wurzburger
Baltimore
Bermuda Street
Land Auction Near Tanner's Creek Villa Site Prospects
Auction sale today for a land tract with riparian rights near the mouth of Tanner's Creek in view of the Elizabeth river and Hlampston Roads. Prospective villa site with attractive inducements. Sale at the Real Estate and Stock Exchange at 12 m. T F Rogers is the auctioneer. See advertisement for publication.
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Tanner's Creek
Elizabeth River
Hlampston Roads
Maconat
Real Estate and Stock Exchange
T. F. Rogers
Clairvoyant Pasco Raises Price for This Week only
Professor Pasco, known as the Clairvoyant, at 60 Pank Street, offers consultations for balance this week only at 60e and $1.
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Pasco
Pank Street
Pocahontas Coal Exports Cleared by William Lamb & Co
Exports of Pocahontas coal for the week ending May 7th, cleared by William Lamb & Co, agents for Castner & Curran. Foreign seas, tonnage and shipment figures listed with percent changes, reflecting overall volumes from the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lamb & Co
Castner & Qurran
Funeral Notice for W. A. Brown
The funeral of Mr. W. A. Brown will be held from his residence 288 1196 Fenehurely Street on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
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Berkley Permanent Building and Loan Association
Berkley
Wia
Washington Street Tall
Wwelock
M. Berkley
GO. T. Tilley
Brown
W. OA
Tris
Momning
Woman's Health Advice and Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound
An article promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ailments including back pain, headaches, fatigue, irritability, and nervous symptoms. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Cus. Itina of Philadelphia claiming twelve years of suffering and eight bottles cured her, praising the product’s restorative effects.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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Commerce
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W. Tit Trice & CO
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Seaton
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Norfolia Va
LLER
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Gold Dollar Mission Fund
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Ce. E
Hunt
Boys’ Gospel Army
ENTY
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Harnival
Howenace
Low
LEGAL
Intelligence
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Joseph Evans
Richardson
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Kelly
Heppel
S. C. Sens Assis
Whitehurst
C. Wesley Pentress
Albert J. Whitehurst
Lcot A.W
Weather Report
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Seeen Sence
Costves Dius
Vermal
Sakota Villa
Oal
Dr. Deane
John DeWitt
New Brunswick
N. J
Tam
Deane
Pickett-Huchanan Camp
C. V
Penchurch Street
EH. A. Marsden
T. B. Jackson
Hofheimer
Minle Street
Midh Street
C. B
Warner
Joseph Brown
Plone
Charlottis Street
Mettowee
Children's Straw Sailors
Tile City
Walter J. Simmons & Cas
the. Cooper Marble Works
Lo Banik SL. Aprioth
Via
J. W. Gamage
W. N. Waller
Gcos & Wallea Zu Retail Dealers
Brooklyn Bridge
Rosendale Hydraulic Cement
Ierrich
Plume Street
Charlotte
Robert F. Holmes & CO
Main ST
Deer Foot Farm
Mass
J. BR
Old Market Square
L. Jack Oliver
Avent, No
Sporman
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